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Week #2

Superboy #1

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Overall, a terrible first issue. He has lost every piece of character development he has ever had and is starting off fresh. As in freshly cloned by something called N.O.W.H.E.R.E.

Instead of attempting to make him interesting, Superboy lives in a tube/lab and is all alienated and non-human acting.

In the end, looks like they are gonna sick him on the Teen Titans.

I guess this book could improve down the line, since it is literally a blank slate right now.

I just don't get why they used Cadmus in the OMAC book and not for this one.

Batman and Robin #1

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Hmmm... I have to say... Something feels "off". I just don't like the interaction between Bruce and Damien as partners. I think Damien was a much better foil for Dick Grayson. I have faith that I will grow to like it though.

This did get me thinking though... once again about the confusing continuity. If Batman only appeared five years or so ago... how could Damien even be that old? Unless in the new continuity he was conceived while Bruce was around the world training.

Anyways, the whole Batman Incorporated thing seems to still be in continuity as well.

Deathstroke #1

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Whole issue is basically to set up that this guy is a badass. And it works. Might be even a bit too badass for my liking. Also has some mystery going on, that leaves you wanting to know more. On the surface of it, his costume redesign looked very bad, bulked up with armour and spikes, but in action it kind of works in the new tone. I don't really think it was necessary though.

Overall, of course, I think the character was better before the reboot... but was not complete garbage now either.

Frankenstein - Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #1

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I have never really cared for the Frankenstein character or, the whole S.H.A.D.E. thing. Anyways, this comic is basically all about monsters and creatures.

I still don't really care for S.H.A.D.E. and the return of the Father Time character who I really did not like. This time Father Time seems to be a little girl though. Whatever.

Only thing that is really keeping me interested in this book is that Ray Palmer is in it. Apparently he has not become The Atom yet, but he IS an expert in shrinking stuff, and science in general.

Also, the writer is a good writer, so he might be able to sway my opinion on the book.

Suicide Squad #1

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Slutty Harley Quinn. Terrible redesigned Deadshot. King Shark. Some new(maybe) characters. The concept is pretty much the same. Villains in jail do time on the Suicide Squad to reduce their sentences.

Other than all the terrible redesigns (including a young and skinny, possibly slutty, Amanda Waller), it could be "decent".

Resurrection Man #1

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I really enjoyed this one. Gist of it is that Mitch Shelley resurrects every time he dies. Each time he does so, he comes back with a different power, and a compulsion to do something. He seems to be hunted by one or more groups, because his soul is "overdue" or "powerful" or something. Yeah. I liked it. Makes me want to read the original series from the 90s. Same writers. Plus I heard good things about the 90s series. Looking forward to more of this one.

Legion Lost #1

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A bunch of Legion of Super-Heroes members follow some baddie back in time and wind up stuck there. They could have at least given them one of the bigger names of the bunch. I bet the rest of the Legion are sitting in the future, chillin', not even noticing that half these guys are gone. Anyways, nothing special. Not terrible, but nothing special.

Green Lantern #1

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Unaffected by the reboot at all. Continuing directly from War of the Green Lanterns. I guess as one of the men in charge of the reboot, Geoff Johns can do whatever he wants. I'm not complaining though, Green Lantern was "the goods" before the reboot. Just absurd how it is the only one that doesn't change a SINGLE THING.

Red Lanterns #1

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I do not really see the point of giving the Red Lanterns their own series, but here it is... and it is good. Once again, picking up from War of the Green Lanterns. Atrocitus is already getting more fleshed out rather than just being ANGRY DUDE. They seem to be going in the direction of making him into a Spectre-type character. Vengeance and all that. I hope the other Red Lanterns get some more personality as well.

Grifter #1

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Another character coming over from the Wildstorm universe, that I know nothing about. This seems to be an origin story at least. Cole Cash is a con man, or "grifter", if you will. Something mysterious happened to him and now he hears voices in his head and the people whose voices they are are trying to kill him or something. Ok. Didn't really find it anything special, but I will give it a chance.

Done for now.

09-14-2011, 07:30 PM	#1857
Lock Jaw Skibbidy Lock Jaw Posts: 88,575	Lock Jaw "Reviews" The New 52 Week #2 Superboy #1 SPOILER: show Overall, a terrible first issue. He has lost every piece of character development he has ever had and is starting off fresh. As in freshly cloned by something called N.O.W.H.E.R.E. Instead of attempting to make him interesting, Superboy lives in a tube/lab and is all alienated and non-human acting. In the end, looks like they are gonna sick him on the Teen Titans. I guess this book could improve down the line, since it is literally a blank slate right now. I just don't get why they used Cadmus in the OMAC book and not for this one. Batman and Robin #1 SPOILER: show Hmmm... I have to say... Something feels "off". I just don't like the interaction between Bruce and Damien as partners. I think Damien was a much better foil for Dick Grayson. I have faith that I will grow to like it though. This did get me thinking though... once again about the confusing continuity. If Batman only appeared five years or so ago... how could Damien even be that old? Unless in the new continuity he was conceived while Bruce was around the world training. Anyways, the whole Batman Incorporated thing seems to still be in continuity as well. Deathstroke #1 SPOILER: show Whole issue is basically to set up that this guy is a badass. And it works. Might be even a bit too badass for my liking. Also has some mystery going on, that leaves you wanting to know more. On the surface of it, his costume redesign looked very bad, bulked up with armour and spikes, but in action it kind of works in the new tone. I don't really think it was necessary though. Overall, of course, I think the character was better before the reboot... but was not complete garbage now either. Frankenstein - Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #1 SPOILER: show I have never really cared for the Frankenstein character or, the whole S.H.A.D.E. thing. Anyways, this comic is basically all about monsters and creatures. I still don't really care for S.H.A.D.E. and the return of the Father Time character who I really did not like. This time Father Time seems to be a little girl though. Whatever. Only thing that is really keeping me interested in this book is that Ray Palmer is in it. Apparently he has not become The Atom yet, but he IS an expert in shrinking stuff, and science in general. Also, the writer is a good writer, so he might be able to sway my opinion on the book. Suicide Squad #1 SPOILER: show Slutty Harley Quinn. Terrible redesigned Deadshot. King Shark. Some new(maybe) characters. The concept is pretty much the same. Villains in jail do time on the Suicide Squad to reduce their sentences. Other than all the terrible redesigns (including a young and skinny, possibly slutty, Amanda Waller), it could be "decent". Resurrection Man #1 SPOILER: show I really enjoyed this one. Gist of it is that Mitch Shelley resurrects every time he dies. Each time he does so, he comes back with a different power, and a compulsion to do something. He seems to be hunted by one or more groups, because his soul is "overdue" or "powerful" or something. Yeah. I liked it. Makes me want to read the original series from the 90s. Same writers. Plus I heard good things about the 90s series. Looking forward to more of this one. Legion Lost #1 SPOILER: show A bunch of Legion of Super-Heroes members follow some baddie back in time and wind up stuck there. They could have at least given them one of the bigger names of the bunch. I bet the rest of the Legion are sitting in the future, chillin', not even noticing that half these guys are gone. Anyways, nothing special. Not terrible, but nothing special. Green Lantern #1 SPOILER: show Unaffected by the reboot at all. Continuing directly from War of the Green Lanterns. I guess as one of the men in charge of the reboot, Geoff Johns can do whatever he wants. I'm not complaining though, Green Lantern was "the goods" before the reboot. Just absurd how it is the only one that doesn't change a SINGLE THING. Red Lanterns #1 SPOILER: show I do not really see the point of giving the Red Lanterns their own series, but here it is... and it is good. Once again, picking up from War of the Green Lanterns. Atrocitus is already getting more fleshed out rather than just being ANGRY DUDE. They seem to be going in the direction of making him into a Spectre-type character. Vengeance and all that. I hope the other Red Lanterns get some more personality as well. Grifter #1 SPOILER: show Another character coming over from the Wildstorm universe, that I know nothing about. This seems to be an origin story at least. Cole Cash is a con man, or "grifter", if you will. Something mysterious happened to him and now he hears voices in his head and the people whose voices they are are trying to kill him or something. Ok. Didn't really find it anything special, but I will give it a chance. Done for now. Last edited by Lock Jaw; 09-14-2011 at 10:45 PM.